General Education

We incessantly engage ourselves in doing things. We are beings-at-doing. We define ourselves by the kind of actions we perform. How we act or conduct ourselves is shaped by the kind of self we construct for ourselves. And that self is shaped by the society into which we happen to be born. Self-identity, which is socially and culturally constructed by our experiences and interactions with others, carries a personal as well as an interpersonal meaning. Learn the four Asian paradigmatic cases of self-identity and examine your self in light of them.

Note: This course fulfills the Human Behavior (GB) requirement for students under GenEd and Individual & Society (IN) for students under Core.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: CR LANG 0811, PHILOS 0811, REL 0811, Chinese 0811, or ASIA ST 0811.

0868. World Society in Literature & Film (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 0060.)

Learn about a particular national culture—Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course—by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak Russian, Hindu, French or Japanese to take one of these exciting courses, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film: Family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity.

Note: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Arabic 0868, ASIA ST 0868, English 0868/0968, French 0868/0968, German 0868/0968, Hebrew 0868, Italian 0868/0968, LAS 0868/0968, Russian 0868/0968, Spanish 0868/0968, Chinese 0868/0968, or Japanese 0968.

General Education Honors

0968. Honors World Society in Literature & Film (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

Learn about a particular national culture—Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course—by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak Russian, Hindu, French or Japanese to take one of these exciting courses, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film: Family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity. (This is an Honors course.)

Note: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) under Core.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Arabic 0868, ASIA ST 0868, English 0868/0968, French 0868/0968, German 0868/0968, Hebrew 0868, Italian 0868/0968, LAS 0868/0968, Russian 0868/0968, Spanish 0868/0968, Chinese 0868/0968, or Japanese 0868.

Lower Division Courses

1001. Japanese Elements I (4 s.h.) F. RCI: LC.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0070.)

First semester level of Japanese. Assumes no prior knowledge.

1002. Japanese Elements II (4 s.h.) S. RCI: LC.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0071.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 1001 (Critical Languages 0070) or permission of instructor.

Second semester level of Japanese.

1003. Oral Intensive Japanese I (2 to 6 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0140.)

A bridge between beginning and intermediate Japanese levels, this course emphasizes vocabulary building and the use of spoken Japanese through situational conversational practice. Tests will be in the forms of listening and reading comprehension and structured interviews. An ability to read and write hiragana and katakana is required, as is a mastery of most basic grammatical rules.

Note: Arranged each semester. Please consult with the instructor.

Upper Division Courses

2001. Intermediate Japanese I (3 s.h.) F. RCI: LC.

(Formerly: CR LANG C170.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 1002 (Critical Languages 0071) or permission of instructor.

Third semester level of Japanese.

2002. Intermediate Japanese II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0171.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 2001 (Critical Languages C170) or permission of instructor.

Fourth semester level of Japanese.

2003. Oral Intensive Japanese II (2 to 4 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0200.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 2002 (Critical Languages 0171) or permission of instructor.

A bridge between intermediate and advanced Japanese levels, this course focuses on vocabulary acquisition in a variety of conversational situations. Throughout the semester, several vocabulary quizzes and structure tests will be given, while the final exam will be in the form of interviews. Students are required to complete one project involving various communication activities outside the classroom.

Note: The course uses different materials and works on different topics every semester and thus is repeatable. Students need prior written permission from the instructor to repeat. Arranged each semester. Please consult with the instructor.

2011. Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0220.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 2011 (0220).

A study of memoirs, poetry, novels, and other genres is included in this survey of classical Japanese literature. Note that knowledge of Japanese language is not required.

2012. Survey of Japanese Literature: Modern (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0221.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 2012 (0221).

A survey of modern Japanese literature focusing on novels and short stories. Authors include Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima. Note that knowledge of Japanese language is not required.

2021. Japanese Literature in Film (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0121.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 2021 (0222).

A look at cinematic adaptations of Japanese novels and short stories. Discussions and assignments develop analytical and critical skills in reading literary and cinematic texts selected from the works of the principal figures of Japanese literature and film, such as Tanizaki, Mishima, and Kurosawa. Note that knowledge of Japanese language is not required.

2096. Japanese Popular Culture and Literature (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

(Formerly: CR LANG W120.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 2098 (W224).

A look at the culture and literature of Japan. Note that knowledge of Japanese language is not required.

A look at the culture and literature of Japan. Note that knowledge of Japanese language is not required. This is an Honors course.

3000. Special Topics in Japanese I (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0222.)

Topics will focus on aspects of the language, literature, or culture of Japan.

3001. Advanced Japanese I (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0270.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 2002 (Critical Languages 0171) or permission of instructor.

Fifth semester level of Japanese.

3002. Advanced Japanese II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0271.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 3001 (Critical Languages 0270) or permission of instructor.

Sixth semester level of Japanese.

3003. Advanced Japanese Writing (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0290.)

A course for students who feel secure in the fundamentals of writing in the Japanese language but who want additional instruction beyond the introductory composition courses to improve their writing. This course focuses on one of two writing styles depending on the semester: formal and academic essays (ronbun) and personal and impressionistic essays (zuihitsu). Ask the instructor which style will be focused on during the semester for which you are going to register. There will be a lot of speed writing in class for students to prepare for a company essay test. Note that this course may be taken by native speakers of Japanese.

3010. Special Topics in Japanese II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CR LANG 0223.)

A continuation of Japanese 3000 (Critical Languages 0222). Topics will focus on aspects of the language, literature, or culture of Japan.

3900. Honors Special Topics: Japanese (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

(Formerly: CR LANG H290.)

Topics vary from semester to semester. This is an Honors course.

4003. Advanced Oral Japanese (2 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0340.)

Prerequisite: Japanese 2003 (Critical Languages 0200) or permission of instructor.

An advanced-level course that provides oral and aural practice in Japanese. Emphasis is on improving listening and reading comprehension and discussion skills. There will be some practice on appropriate degrees of formality that are necessary for business or office work. Note that this course may be taken by balanced bilingual speakers of Japanese and another language who have not attended Japanese middle or high school.

4031. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics I (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0330.)

An introduction to some important findings and theories in linguistics and to the description of the sound stratum of Japanese contrastive analysis with English sounds. This is the first of three courses in a series under the course title “Introduction to Japanese Linguistics”. The course does not provide any actual teaching training, but it does include essential information that Japanese-language teachers ought to have. Classes and examinations will be conducted in Japanese. Students are required to write a term paper in Japanese. Note that this course may be taken by native speakers of Japanese.

4032. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics II (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0331.)

An introduction to the problems of orthographical rules and to the contrastive studies of Japanese and English grammar (syntax and morphology). This is the second of three courses in a series under the course title “Introduction to Japanese Linguistics”. The course does not provide any actual teaching training, but does include essential information that Japanese-language teachers ought to have. Classes and examinations will be conducted in Japanese. Students are required to make some oral presentations and to write a term paper in Japanese. Note that this course may be taken by native speakers of Japanese.

4033. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics III (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: CR LANG 0332.)

An introduction to the application of linguistic principles to the learning and teaching of the Japanese language. This is the third of three courses in a series under the course title “Introduction to Japanese Linguistics”. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and to complete various projects of their own development whose results they then present orally and in writing as term papers. Classes and examinations will be conducted in Japanese. Note that this course may be taken by native speakers of Japanese.